EVEN with the uncertainty facing the housing market in light of the coronavirus, there is a huge gulf in the prices of houses between Herefordshire and London.

The cost of owning a home, or even a flat, has rocketed over the last two decades as London is often considered as one of the most popular places to live in the world.

If you can afford it, the lifestyle London offers can be a compelling attraction. The pace of life is a lot faster than in Herefordshire, just one of the lifestyle differences.

Increasing demand has pushed up prices in the capital and the difference in what you can get with your money outside of London can be staggering.

We've searched Zoopla for the average asking prices in both areas, and this is how what you buy in each area with that amount:

Current average asking price in Herefordshire: £374,849

Herefordshire

Four bed semi-detached house, Wellington

£375,000

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This characterful and spacious four bedroom semi-detached family home offers several downstairs reception rooms, with the potential of one being used as a home office, as well as a large private garden.

With ample space and period features throughout, the downstairs enjoys open flow between large reception rooms and is fully equipped to cater for all the demands of modern family living.

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Glazed double doors from both the sitting room and dining room provide open flow out to the patio a rear garden beyond.

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The kitchen has a walk-in pantry cupboard, and a porcelain sink with drainer is fitted into the countertop. There is a dishwasher installed and further alcove space for an oven. A two-seater breakfast bar in the dining room opening completes the space.

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Upstairs there's a master bedroom with ensuite, as well as a further three double bedrooms. At the end of the landing, the shower room comes fitted in a modern bathroom suite and includes a fully tiled corner shower cubicle with glazed sliding doors and electric shower, low flush WC, towel radiator and hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap.

London

One bed flat, Shoreditch

£375,000

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Presented in beautiful condition, this Grade II Listed, former monastery building is in the heart of Shoreditch.

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This property boasts an open plan, modern kitchen and living area, family bathroom, ample storage and a communal courtyard with daytime concierge service.

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Commercial Street is ideally located for Shoreditch High Street Station, providing fantastic transport links. Brick Lane and Shoreditch High Street are easily accessible from The Cloisters, giving you a variety of restaurants and cocktail bars to choose from.

Current average asking prices in London: £920,383

Herefordshire

Six bed detached house, Ross-on-Wye

£950,000

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Believed to date from the 16th century, Great Howle Farm was originally a traditional farmhouse and over the years gentrification has transformed a more modest home to a country house of some stature with a number of sympathetic later additions.

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The extensive accommodation has a very versatile layout with good sized rooms throughout and some notable internal features including exposed timbers, panelled doors, cast iron radiators and fine fireplaces.

The front door opens into a large reception hall off which are good sized reception rooms. The vast drawing room features a central fireplace whilst the dining room is perfectly placed with a connecting door to the large kitchen/breakfast room.

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The ground floor is completed by staircase hall, study, rear hall, office, utility room and cloakrooms. There is a good wine cellar.

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The upper accommodation of Great Howle Farm is split over two floors and offers perfect scope to create some lovely bedroom suites with the current layout providing eight bedrooms, a dressing room and six bathrooms. In addition, on the top floor there is a vast games room.

Outside there is a garage block and mature grounds and lovely terrace areas with a carp pool inset.

London

Two bed flat, South Bank

£969,950

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A rare, larger than most, apartment measuring at approx 1040 sq ft, this property enjoys excellent proportions, with one of the many highlights being the wonderful 20ft by 20ft reception room.

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This two double bedroom property with balcony is well presented and in good decorative order throughout, and with a southerly outlook onto the communal gardens, you can be assured the position is a peaceful one, and of course there will be plenty of natural light to create further appeal.

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An excellent 24 hour concierge service and beautifully maintained gardens are included with the property, including a recently upgraded podium with direct views of the Thames and St. Pauls cathedral are included for the residents to enjoy.

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The lease includes a secure underground parking space, and unlimited heating and hot water are included in the service charge.

The location is superb. Rennie Court is situated on the ever popular and vibrant South Bank itself where you will find The Tate Modern, National Theatre, Globe Theatre, London Eye, and Borough Market all within close proximity.

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